🇪🇸 Spain
Thai visas & work permits for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Remote workers choose the DTV, retirees the retirement visa, and families the marriage or dependant visa. Spanish documents move to apostille from 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Spanish citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Spanish citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Popular with Spanish digital nomads.
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
For retirees.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For Thai-language or Muay Thai study.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For teaching Spanish or other jobs.
Work permits for Spanish nationals
Language teachers need a degree and a school able to sponsor the permit.
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Do documents from Spain need an apostille or legalisation?
Spain is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Spain still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Freelance clients that appear to be Thai.
- Bank certificates only in Spanish.
- Studying on visa exemption.
Counsel's note
For Spanish freelancers we check that every client and payment is outside Thailand before choosing the DTV.
Service languages: English; Spanish documents with translation.
Frequently asked
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Does the DTV allow study?
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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